“If it needs to be classified somewhere it would still be [a] zombie book, but like 28 Days Later, which wasn’t technically a zombie movie, it blazes its own path well enough to stand out from the pack.”
— Chuck Moore, Comic Related
“The coolest and most original zombie piece since The Walking Dead.”
“A solid, intelligent crime/horror thriller, one that doesn’t play its audience for being stupid.”
—Marc Mason, Comics Waiting Room
“5 of 5. Awakening is the type of storytelling achievement you often find yourself reading in trade format a year after-the-fact, wondering why the hell you didn’t hear more about it at the time of its publishing. The type of book that goes on to achieve eventual cult status and terrible film adaptations that wholly miss the point. Tapalansky and Eckman-Lawn increasingly prove themselves with each successive release…. Archaia is the highest pedigree, and Awakening is another shining example.”
—New Seed Comics
“Defines intelligent horror…. There are several really good horror books out there, but Awakening is not one to miss!”
—The Pullbox
“For anyone who sincerely wants to find the next horror concept comic that should be mirrored by writers and artists everywhere for years after its done, aping such an original thing until it's no longer anything of the sort, then Awakening will prove a unique experience, and an immensely satisfying one at that.”
—Dave Baxter, Broken Frontier
“Eye-catching artwork… Tapalansky and Eckman-Lawn have awakened within the realm of the zombie world a new direction to take what could have easily been another retread of tired material…. Awakening may be the indie runaway hit of the year.”
—The Geeks of Doom
“The pacing is crisp, the twists are interesting and the entire style of the book is unlike anything else out there.”
—Silver Bullet Comics
“5 (out of 5) bullets. A unique experience that is not to be missed.”
— Quinton Peeples, Silver Bullet Comics
“Alex Eckman-Lawn’s dark and gritty style is exactly what you’d hope for this kind of story…. It’s sharp work, incredibly atmospheric.”
— Sean Fahey, Rack Raids
“Dark, atmospheric and brimming with mystery, Awakening adds a refreshing twist on the zombie genre with haunting artwork and well rounded characterization.”
— Justin Gray (Heroes For Hire, Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters, Jonah Hex)
“Awakening is a different kind of zombie comic; it’s a puzzle waiting to be solved. With slow burning, suspenseful writing from Nick Tapalansky and jittery, sketchy and atmospheric artwork from Alex Eckman-Lawn this is a book that owes more to Resident Evil than Night of the Living Dead and is all the better for that.”
— John Reppion (Raise The Dead, Albion, Wild Girl)
“Mesmerizing, hypnotic and frightening.”
— M. Sean McManus (The Last Sin of Mark Grimm)
